Southwest Life

3 sexually transmitted diseases hit new highs again in US

Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria magnified 200 times. U.S. infections from three sexually-transmitted diseases have risen for the fifth consecutive year and…

October 9, 2019

Travel

California bans hotels from using tiny plastic bottles

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday he had signed a law banning hotels from giving guests plastic bottles filled with shampoo,…

October 9, 2019

Travel

New York library exhibit to pay tribute to J.D. Salinger

From Oct. 18 to Jan. 20, 2020, the library will show materials ranging from family photographs to letters to the…

October 9, 2019

Community

Thank you from Womenade

Their donations provided funds to help eight community members with unexpected financial hardships including rent, propane, phone bills, beds and…

October 8, 2019

Community

Thank you from Absmeier Trucking

The driver was not hurt and more cattle would have been hurt or died had it not been for the…

October 8, 2019

Community

Durango Pickleball tournament grateful for support

I wanted to especially thank the 9-R school district for allowing the tournament to take place on their property. It…

October 8, 2019

Community

Thank you to the sponsors and participants of Animas Museum Live

Thank you to: Alpine Bank; Helen Ruth Aspaas; Colorado Humanities History Live Month; Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad &…

October 8, 2019

Community

The Community Foundation grateful for support

Special thanks to Ridgewood Event Center for providing a beautiful venue and helpful support for our event. The following local…

October 8, 2019

Community

St. Rosa Catholic Church to host Rosa Cemetery clean up

People with family or friends buried at Rosa Cemetery or anyone who wants to do community service is welcome to…

October 8, 2019

Community

Durango Nursery to host harvest fest

The festival will feature live music with the Flat Tire Blues Band, hayrides, a barbecue, scary desserts, costume contests, children’s…

October 8, 2019

Community

Music in the Mountains announces music lesson scholarships

Students must show interest toward a particular instrument and a desire to increase their musical knowledge. Financial need is important,…

October 8, 2019

Community

Medicare Part D enrollments opens

Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance counselors will be available to help people review their plans Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays through…

October 8, 2019

Health

Twin births in U.S. now going down, at lowest level in decade

An in vitro fertilization embryologist works on a petri dish at a fertility clinic in London. In vitro fertilization involves…

October 7, 2019

Travel

Exercise guru Taryn Toomey explains her ‘wacky’ in-flight routine

A Korean Air Lines Co. passenger jet takes off at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea.SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg file She…

October 7, 2019

Health

San Juan Regional Medical Center to offer free community flu vaccinations

The drive-thru flu-shot clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26 in the north visitor parking lot…

October 7, 2019

Travel

A mecca for outdoor pursuits, Missoula is rich in culture, too

With a population of about 70,000, Missoula is Montana’s second-largest city. It is an easy day’s drive from both Yellowstone…

October 6, 2019

Community

Durango Friends of the Arts enjoyed food, profits

Lunch was accompanied by a nice selection of Italian wines and light, little lemon custard tarts for dessert for the…

October 5, 2019

And the West is History

Photo: Railroad construction

In winter 1882, work continued on the extension of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Having arrived in Durango in…

October 5, 2019

Health

U.S. vaping illnesses top 1,000; death count is up to 18

Counterfeit packaging for popular vape brands in a display case of a store in downtown Los Angeles. On Thursday, Oct.…

October 4, 2019

Travel

Stephen, Tabitha King plan changes to iconic Maine home

The home of authors Stephen and Tabitha King in Bangor, Maine. The writers have petitioned the city of Bangor for…

October 4, 2019

Community

Heart Safe La Plata to offer CPR and first aid class

Fees for the individual are $55 for basic first aid and $65 for CPR, or $85 for the combination. Groups…

October 4, 2019

Community

Best Start Program to host baby boxes event

Baby boxes provide babies, up to 6 months of age, a safe place to sleep or relax while under parental…

October 4, 2019

Community

Headstone placement for Loisa Bass to be held

A new headstone will be placed at her unmarked gravesite in Greenmount Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Huber of First United Methodist…

October 4, 2019

Community

Snowdown to hold volunteer organization meeting

Volunteers are needed for T-shirt presales, prize patrol, distribution, schedule of events and the parade. The 42nd annual Snowdown, A…

October 4, 2019